Emily Graslie
Chief Curiosity Correspondent
Brain Scoop
- Writer, producer, co-creator and host of The Brain Scoop, an educational YouTube channel that explores behind-the-scenes of The Field Museum in order to share the work of scientists and the value of research collections with the world
- Commandeers social media across a variety of platforms with a fiery zest [Facebook!]
- Public spokesperson on behalf of The Field Museum at events in and around the Chicago area, ranging from traditional print media to new digital platforms, television and radio and everything in between
- Travels the United States to spread the good word about the importance of science literacy at universities, museums, conferences and conventions galore
Recent Blog Posts
Additional Information
Education
BFA: Studio art, painting
The University of Montana, Missoula
Interests
Curiosity.
Grants & awards
Named "Best Celebrity Nerd of 2014" by Chicago Magazine
Crain's Chicago Business: Top Twenty in their 20's for 2014
2014 MUSE Award: Gold, 'Digital Communities' category, from the American Alliance of Museums
The Webby Awards 2014: Honoree: Best Web Personality/Host
The Guardian: #15 in The Top 30 Young People in Digital Media
Accomplishments
Chicago Reader: How Emily Graslie Went from YouTube science star to full-time at The Field Museum
Cosmopolitan: Get That Life: How I became a Museum's Chief Curiosity Correspondent
Chicago Magazine: A Chat with Emily Graslie
Zulkey: The Emily Graslie Interview